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Summer of STEM

The ECU Summer of STEM (formerly LabRats Schools Out! or the Science Experience) provides students who have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with an opportunity to engage in a variety of interactive workshops on our campuses.

ECU hosts the Summer of STEM at its Joondalup campus during the summer break in January, and introduced a Bunbury program in 2024. The program aims to boost high school students’ interest and participation in science and math, raise their awareness of STEM careers, and encourage them to continue their science studies onto senior school and University. ECU welcomes students aged 14-17 (high school Years 9, 10 and 11) from across Western Australia, to participate in fascinating science-based activities and workshops facilitated by a welcoming team of ECU scientists and current students.

The program will introduce students to STEM disciplines and activities including, but not limited to:

Biological Science
Chemistry
Computing and Cyber Security
Conservation and Wildlife
Data Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Marine and Freshwater Biology
Mathematics
Medical & Health Science

Joondalup Program

This program will run in January 2025. Each day consists of a combination of workshops, lectures, student life activities and maybe even an excursion. It runs across three full days:

Date: 22-24 January 2025
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: ECU Joondalup Campus, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA

Bunbury Program

This program will run in January 2025. Each day consists of a combination of workshops, lectures, student life activities and maybe even an excursion. It runs across two full days: